Archive for 2011
Training to Become a Star in Swaziland and Beyond
The US State Department has been sending musicians overseas for years. The World’s Alex Gallafent meets a pair of American jazz musicians, Keri Chryst and Jeff Hoffman, as they deliver a workshop to a group of young vocalists in Swaziland.
US Response to Palestinian UNESCO Membership
The United States’ response to the Palestinian Authority getting full membership into UNESCO is to cut off funds to the UN agency. Cartoon by Swiss Lebanese cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, International Herald Tribune.
Thousands Protest Canada-US Pipeline
Thousands of protesters march outside the White House, urging US President Barack Obama to stop the planned pipeline between Canada and the US.
Syrian Opposition Urges International Protection
The Syrian National Council says Homs is a disaster area and is urging international protection for civilians.
How Libya’s Historic Treasures Survived the Civil War
NATO officials overseeing the aerial bombing campaign against the forces of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi could have targeted positions nestled within an ancient complex of Roman ruins. They didn’t.
Hawkish Talk In Israel About Iran
Iran has accused Israel and the US of preparing a military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities ahead of an IAEA report expected to be highly critical of Iranian intentions.
Translators Past, Present and Future
Why human translators aren’t afraid of machine translators. Also, a history of translation, and a new novel that draws on The Iliad.
The Power of San Francisco’s Chinese Press
San Francisco is likely to elect Ed Lee as the city’s first-ever Chinese-American mayor on Tuesday. For the city’s expanding Chinese population, it could mean pride in holding the city’s top spot and it could also boost the standing of the numerous Chinese-language papers.
Monrovia Protest Turns Deadly Ahead of Liberia’s Presidential Run-off
At least one person has died after shots were reportedly fired during an opposition protest in Monrovia ahead of Liberia’s presidential run-off.
Why a Bangkok Neighborhood Flood Barrier was Torn Down
Reporter Irwin Loy reports on the dividing line in a flooded part of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. In one neighborhood, houses on one side of the street have been flooded for weeks, but houses on the other side were not, until angry residents knocked down the barrier holding back the flood waters.
Africa’s Newest Subway System
We’re looking for the home of the world’s newest metro for the Geo Quiz. This rapid transit system has been in the works for 30 years.
Podcast: The World Population at Seven Billion
On October 31st, world population reached seven billion. That’s according to the latest estimates by the United Nations Population Fund. We explore what that means for the planet and our future in it. We compare family planning programs in two South Asian countries. Also, breaking news about a Dutch science scandal.
What Mexican Singer Lila Downs’ ‘Pecados y Milagros’ Says About Drug Violence
Lila Downs is a singer living in Mexico City. On her latest album “Pecados y Milagros” or Sins and Miracles she sings songs set against the backdrop of drug-related violence in Mexico. Lila Downs tells Marco Werman that her songs help express anger, frustration and fear.
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